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    China Panda

    3.9 (220 reviews)
    ModerateChinese, Seafood, Noodles
    Closed • 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Casual
    Quiet
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Spacious, clean interior.
    Amy C.

    Friday, 12-20-2024: We were so impressed with the food here three years ago we knew we had to come back here for a late lunch. The last time we were here was during the pandemic and they were only taking orders to go from their front door. Today we stepped in and were surprised at how spacious it is. We were greeted so nicely by the sweet, young lady, who directed us to a booth. She took our drink orders of iced teas with lemon. We glanced at the lunch specials. We're creatures of habit and I chose Cashew Chicken and hubby wanted Orange Chicken. We both opted for egg flower drop soup and given two veggie egg rolls. We told our server that we loved the food here and remembered how good it was those years ago. She was very thankful. We enjoyed the tasty egg drop soup. The rest of the food came out quickly. It was so aromatic that we knew we were in for a treat. The Cashew Chicken and Orange Chicken were as delicious as we remembered. So happy we decided to return. They definitely did not disappoint. Later, the owner came by to ask how we liked the food. We told him we had visited three years ago when it was COVID time and they were only taking orders to go. We said we loved how memorable & delicious their food was that we wanted to eat here before returning home. He asked where home was & told him Temecula. He was so sweet that he gave us a $5.00 discount. We were pleasantly surprised & grateful. The exceptional food and top notch customer service will have us return next time. It was a perfect ending to our trip in Solvang.

    My husband was I visiting Solvang and craving for Chinese food and decided to check China Panda out. Food and service were great! Would recommend and go back again!

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    We were camping in Buellton and wanted Chinese food. China Panda did not disappoint! Nice ambiance and excellent service. Everything we ordered was delicious. We will definitely be back every time we're in town.

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    Food was fantastic. We had the Kung Pao chicken and shrimp with snow peas. The food was delicious and the service was great.

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    The food was wonderful the atmosphere was peaceful quiet and cool we had a beautiful time there first time

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    7 months ago

    I like this place a lot. The people working there are very nice. The food is good & healthy. Their egg rolls are light and fluffy.

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    Order take out from them pretty often and they are always super polite. Their pan fried noodles are my favorite.

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    Foods good we stayed at pea soup Andersons hotel and ate here no regrets would definitely eat here again next visit to solvang

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    Food and service are great. I'm a local and been coming to China Panda for years. I highly recommend

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    Great food and service! My wife loves their chicken and shrimp sizzling rice soup! Friendly staff.

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